Wesley William Stutts

ThWesley William Stutts, 92, passed peacefully on to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 29th, 2013 in the care of Hospice of East Texas. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Born in Davis, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Tom Allen and Nettie Autry Stutts. Mr. Stutts graduated from Kerens High School in 1938 and then went on to serve in the 36th division in World War II where he was a Staff Sergeant. He married the love of his life, Flora Burgin, on February 2, 1947 in Longview, Texas. Wesley was a senior operator for Exxon Mobil Oil Company , and retired after 41 years. Mr. Stutts was known for his compassionate heart, often putting others needs before his own. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Wes enjoyed his work and those with whom he worked, and most of all, spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Wes will miss him tremendously. Mr. Stutts is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Flora Burgin Stutts of Tyler, Texas. His son, Ronnie Stutts and wife, Alicia, of Ardmore, Oklahoma; his daughter, Brenda Johnson and husband, Randy, of Nacogdoches, Texas; 2 granddaughters, Ashley Tarrant and husband John, of Weatherford, Texas and Courtney Singh, and husband, Davis of Nashville, Tenn; 3 grandsons, Brandon Stutts and wife Amy, of Nashville, Tenn.; Jared Johnson and wife, Carrie Jo of Nacogdoches, Texas and Jorden Wade of Dallas, Texas, and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Ann Gilbert, and husband, Cecil; Melba Loving and husband, George; Dorris Johnson; Judy Hughes and husband, Howard; brothers, Chester Stutts and wife, Carrie; Delbert Stutts and wife, Mary; Travis Stutts and wife Jo Anne along with a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler, Texas. Funeral service for Mr. Stutts, officiated by Elder Vernis Stanaland and Elder Jimmie Hambrick, will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler with burial immediately following at Cathedral of the Pines Cemetery in Tyler, Texas. In addition to his parents, Tom and Nettie Stutts, Wesley was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Clarence and Marvin Stutts. Pallbearers for Mr. Stutts will be Brandon Stutts, Jared Johnson, Randy Johnson, John Tarrant, Jorden David, Phil Pittman and Jim Musser. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of East Texas Medical Center Hospital as well as Hospice of East Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be given to Tyler Primitive Baptist Church, 6502 Old Jacksonville Road, 75703 or Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75701.

Wesley William Stutts

December 11, 1920 - April 29, 2013